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Morley, Alonzo J., 1903-1995

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1903 - 1995

Biographical History

Alonzo J. Morley (1903-1995) was a speech professor in Utah.

Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:

Department of Speech and Dramatic Arts records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 87
Scope and Contents

Includes the files and records of the department chair and other faculty.

Dates: 1917-1974

Alonzo J. and Eloise Morley family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 5975
Abstract

The Alonzo J. Morley and Eloise Stewart Morley family papers consists of correspondence, photographs, slides and records of the family. The collection reflects the the thorough involvement the Morleys had with their community as Dr. Morley was involved with drama at BYU and later on speech pathology, while his wife created a Morley Tours company.

Dates: approximately 1890-1980

Alonzo J. Morley papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2069
Abstract

Papers, audiotapes, lantern slides, and artifacts, including hearing and recording devices, relating to his work in speech and hearing at BYU.

Dates: approximately 1930-1987

Oral history interview with Alonzo J. Morley

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA OH 66
Scope and Contents

Self-interview of Alonzo J. Morley concerning his childhood in Moroni, Utah, and family and genealogical information. Also talks about life in Provo, Utah; his work in the Brigham Young University Department of Public Speaking and Dramatic Arts, developing the Speech Pathology program; also his participation in dramatic productions, and descriptions of his world travels. Includes transcript and sound recording.

Dates: 1977

Oral history interview with Fred Dixon

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA OH 61
Scope and Contents

Interview by Alonzo J. Morley with Fred "Buck" Dixon concerning his experiences with Brigham Young University athletics and other BYU activities and interests. Includes brief comments about his early life, and his family. Contains transcript and sound recording.

Dates: 1980

Oral history interview with George H. Hansen

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA OH 44
Scope and Contents

Interview by Alonzo Morley with George H. Hansen, geologist, concerning his experiences in Richfield, Utah; as a student at Utah State University, 1915-1918, as a missionary in England, as a faculty member and administrator at Brigham Young University from 1927, and on later work at a university in Java. Includes transcript and sound recording.

Dates: 1980

Oral history interview with Irene Osmond Spears

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA OH 36
Scope and Contents

Interview by Alonzo Morley with Irene Osmond Spears concerning her experiences as a student at Brigham Young University, as a graduate student at Stanford and in Europe, her marriage and family, and her experience as a professor at BYU. Includes transcript and sound recording.

Dates: 1979 December 18

Oral history interview with James R. Clark

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA OH 57
Scope and Contents

Interview by Alonzo J. Morley with James R. Clark concerning his professional assignments, his work on the Centennial History Project, and his involvement with the Indian Institute program. Also discusses his early life and education. Includes transcript and sound recording.

Dates: 1980

Oral history interview with John Homer Wakefield

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2989
Scope and Contents

Typescript of an interview taken from the eight included audiocassettes. The interview was conducted by Alonzo J. Morley on July 24 and 29, 1984 for the Joint Oral History Program of Brigham Young University Archives, BYU Alumni Association Emeritus Club, and Charles Redd Center for Western Studies. Wakefield talks about his life, friends, and his many experiences in the Brigham Young University Music Department.

Dates: 1984 July 24-29

Oral history interview with Kathryn B. Pardoe

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA OH 132
Scope and Contents

Interview by Alonzo J. Morley with Kathryn Pardoe concerning her childhood, education, life in Utah and Idaho, undergraduate education at Utah State and Henniger's Business College, dating and marriage, and years teaching speech at BYU. Includes transcript and sound recording.

Dates: 1981